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Cognitive Science Courses

Cognitive Science courses can help you learn about human perception, language processing, decision-making, and neural networks. You can build skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and experimental design, which are vital for understanding how the mind works. Many courses introduce tools like Python for data analysis, statistical software for research, and simulation programs to model cognitive processes, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.


Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


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    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Constructive Feedback

    4.7
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    777 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Human Decision Making and its Biases

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Cooperation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Finetuning Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
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    600 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Databricks

    Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Logistic Regression, Markov Model, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Graph Theory, Algorithms

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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Identifying the Right Role for Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • Document Design: Adobe
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • Finetuning Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
  • Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms: University of Colorado System
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera

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